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BEST Precision 2808 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

BEST Precision 2808 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

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BEST Precision 2808 Series Wide Stile Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device with Key Controls Lever

Professional Grade 1 Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device

The BEST Precision 2808 Series delivers professional-grade exit device performance with concealed vertical rod operation for wide stile door applications. Designed for 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thick doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high, this Grade 1 certified device features field-selectable functions and reversible operation for maximum installation flexibility. Heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction with UL listed panic and fire exit hardware certification ensures reliable performance in demanding commercial applications.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Wide Door Compatibility: Accommodates doors up to 4'-0" wide by 10'-0" high with 1-3/4" to 2-1/4" thickness for versatile commercial applications.
  • Grade 1 Certification: BHMA certified for ANSI 156.3 Grade 1 performance standards ensuring maximum durability and reliability.
  • Heavy-Duty Construction: Cover, touchbar, device channel, and components manufactured from heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel for exceptional longevity.
  • Field-Selectable Functions: Functions are field selectable with standard "03" function provided, allowing customization during installation.
  • Concealed Vertical Rod Design: Top latchbolt with 3/4" throw and bottom bolt with 5/8" throw provide secure latching with clean aesthetic appearance.
  • Adjustable Vertical Rods: Steel plated rods adjust from 6'-8" to 8'-0" or 8'-1" to 10'-0" to accommodate various door heights.
  • UL Fire Rating: UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2 standards for code compliance.
  • Reversible Operation: Reversible for all functions and trims with standard RHRB packaging for installation flexibility.

Technical Specifications

  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Handle Type: Lever
  • Product Category: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Group: Exit Devices and Trim
  • Product Subgroup: Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
  • Product Type: Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
  • Series: 2800 Series
  • Subcategory: Concealed Vertical Rod

Installation & Operation

  1. Review manufacturer specifications and verify door preparation requirements including door thickness (1-3/4" to 2-1/4"), width (up to 4'-0"), and height compatibility.
  2. Use manufacturer-provided templates to mark mounting hole locations accurately on door and frame surfaces for concealed vertical rod installation.
  3. Prepare door and frame by drilling required holes and routing as specified in manufacturer instructions for top and bottom strike mounting.
  4. Install top strike (No. S519 surface applied) and bottom strike (No. S460 flush mounted) per manufacturer specifications.
  5. Mount the exit device assembly and adjust vertical rods to proper door height using the adjustment range provided (6'-8" to 8'-0" or 8'-1" to 10'-0").
  6. Configure field-selectable function as required and test device operation to verify proper latching, touchbar response, and smooth operation throughout the full range of motion. Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete installation details and function selection.

Professional Applications

  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Retail Establishments
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Government and Municipal Buildings

Why Choose BEST Quality?

BEST Precision 2808 Series exit devices deliver professional-grade reliability with heavy wrought brass, bronze, or stainless steel construction rated for Grade 1 performance standards. UL listed for panic and fire exit hardware with BHMA certification ensures code compliance and dependable operation. Engineered for demanding commercial applications where reliable egress performance and long-term durability are essential.

Product Specs

Series:
2800 Series
Product Group:
Exit Devices and Trim
Product Subgroup:
Exit Devices - Vertical Rod
Product Type:
Exit Devices - Concealed Vertical Rod
Subcategory:
Concealed Vertical Rod
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Handle Type:
Lever
Product Category:
Exit Devices and Trim
Department:
Door Hardware

BEST 2808 626W 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the BEST Precision 2808 exit device fit a 2-1/4 inch thick door?
Yes. The 2808 Series is built for doors 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick, up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high. That thicker range matters on heavy timber and clad openings where a device limited to 1-3/4 inch won't work. Most narrow stile concealed rod devices, like the Von Duprin 3347A or Corbin Russwin ED4800, list 1-3/4 inch only.
2) What size 2808 device do I order for a 36 inch door versus a 42 inch door?
The 2808 comes in two device lengths, 36 inch and 48 inch. The 36 inch device covers a standard 3'-0" leaf; the 48 inch device is used on wider leaves up to the 4'-0" maximum the series handles. The vertical rods are separate from device length: steel plated rods adjust 6'-8" to 8'-0" or 8'-1" to 10'-0", so you pick the rod range to suit door height.
3) Do I have to specify handing on the Precision 2808?
The device itself is reversible for all functions and trims and ships packed RHRB, so the chassis is not handed. Handing only comes into play when you add lever trim: then you specify RHR (right hand reverse) or LHR (left hand reverse). Order device only and you skip the handing call entirely.
4) Will the 2808 latch a pair of doors without a mullion?
Yes, that is what a concealed vertical rod device is for. It latches into a top strike at the head and a bottom bolt at the threshold rather than into a strike on a mullion, so a pair of doors can be secured with a clear opening between them. Top latchbolt throws 3/4 inch, bottom bolt 5/8 inch. If you want a mullion-based pair instead, that calls for a rim device, not this one.
5) Is the Precision 2808 fire rated, and what does it carry?
Both are available. Rating is a required choice at order: Non-Rated (Standard) or Fire Rated. The device is UL listed panic and fire exit hardware conforming to UL10C and UBC 7-2, and BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1. On a fire rated opening you cannot use dogging, so match that choice against the Dogging Option.
6) What is the LBR option on the 2808 and when do I need it?
LBR means less bottom rod: the device ships without the bottom rod and bottom bolt, latching only at the head. It's the usual call where a flush bottom strike in the floor is a problem, dirt and debris openings, uneven thresholds, or carpet. It is a required yes/no selection when ordering. Keep in mind that dropping the bottom bolt gives up the 5/8 inch bottom latching point, so security at the sill comes from the door and closer alone.
7) The door is a narrow stile aluminum storefront - can I use the BEST Precision 2808 on it?
No. The BEST Precision 2808 is built for wide stile doors up to 4 feet wide by 10 feet high at 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch thick. For a narrow stile aluminum door, the Adams Rite 8600 is a Grade 1 narrow stile concealed vertical rod device made for aluminum doors. Other narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod options include the Corbin Russwin ED4800, the Von Duprin 3347A and 5547, and the Falcon 1690EO and 1990EO, all rated for 1-3/4 inch doors.
8) What is the closest wide stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod exit device to the BEST Precision 2808 if the spec allows an equal?
The Corbin Russwin ED5800 and the DORMA 9100 are the nearest wide stile equivalents. The BEST Precision 2808 is a Grade 1 concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch doors, reversible, with lever trim options and 36 inch or 48 inch device sizes. The Corbin Russwin ED5800 is a Grade 1 wide stile concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors, exit only or accepting trim. The DORMA 9100 is a Grade 1 heavy duty wide stile concealed vertical rod device with a pushpad and a 1-3/4 inch to 2-1/4 inch door thickness range, non-fire rated. If the opening is over 1-3/4 inch thick, the 2808 and the 9100 both cover it.
9) For a fire rated wide stile opening, what else works besides the BEST Precision 2808?
The BEST Precision 2808 is UL listed panic and fire exit hardware to UL10C and UBC 7-2, and is ordered as either non-rated or fire rated. Among wide stile alternatives, the Adams Rite 3600 and 3900 are both Grade 1 fire rated concealed vertical rod devices, with the 3900 carrying a 1-1/2 hour rating, and the Sargent 12-MD8613 is a Grade 1 fire rated wide stile device in classroom function. Be aware that the Adams Rite 8500 and the DORMA 9100 are wide stile Grade 1 but non-fire rated, so they will not serve a rated opening.
10) What dogging choices come on the BEST Precision 2808?
Three: hex dogging (the standard), cylinder dogging, or less dogging. Hex dogging is held down with an allen key and is the common spec for a building that wants to hold doors in push-pull during business hours. Cylinder dogging lets you dog and undog with a key, which property managers prefer when maintenance staff shouldn't be carrying hex wrenches. Less dogging is what you take on a fire rated opening.
11) Which lever trims work with the Precision 2808 and can I order it without trim?
Five 4908 lever designs are offered, A, B, C, D and K, plus a device-only option with no trim. Device only is the right call for exit-only openings where nobody needs to get in from the outside. Pick a 4908 lever when the door has to be operated from the pull side, and specify RHR or LHR at the same time.
12) Can I change the function of the 2808 after it's on the door?
Functions are field selectable on the 2808, and it ships configured to the standard "03" function. That means one device on the shelf can cover more than one opening type, which is useful for a facility trying to standardize its stock instead of carrying a separate part number per function. Many competing devices are fixed function, the Falcon 1690EO and Von Duprin 3347A-EO, for instance, are exit only.
13) What strikes does the Precision 2808 install with?
Two: a No. S519 surface applied top strike at the head and a No. S460 flush mounted bottom strike at the sill. The bottom strike needs to be let into the floor, so check your threshold condition before you commit, if a flush floor strike isn't workable, order the device with the LBR less bottom rod option instead.
14) Is the 2808 heavy enough for a school or hospital main exit?
It's built for that traffic. Cover, touchbar, device channel and components are heavy wrought brass, bronze or stainless steel, and the device is BHMA certified to ANSI 156.3 Grade 1, the highest durability class for exit hardware. It's a commercial-only device, and the series is used across education, healthcare, government and multi-tenant residential openings.
15) I only need push-to-exit, no outside trim - is there a simpler device than the BEST Precision 2808?
Yes. The 2808 is configured with Key Controls lever trim in A, B, C, D or K styles, though it can also be ordered as device only. If you never need outside entry, the Corbin Russwin ED5800 and the Von Duprin 3347A-EO are exit only wide and narrow stile Grade 1 concealed vertical rod devices, and the 3347A-EO comes less bottom rod. The CRL Jackson 1085 is a 48 inch non-handed exit only concealed vertical rod panic device. Note the 2808 also offers a less bottom rod option if that is what you are after.
16) Which concealed vertical rod devices look like a substitute for the BEST Precision 2808 but are not?
The Falcon 1491DT is a dummy trim narrow stile concealed vertical rod unit with a 9970 pull - it is dummy function and does not latch or provide panic egress the way the Grade 1 2808 does. The CRL Jackson 1285 push pad and the CRL Jackson 1085 are exit only, so neither accepts the outside lever trim the 2808 is built around. The Von Duprin 7547 is narrow stile and is not wood door compatible. Each of these shares the concealed vertical rod label with the 2808 but answers a different opening.
17) I want a crossbar instead of a touchbar on a concealed vertical rod device - what are my options?
The BEST Precision 2808 uses a touchbar, with hex dogging standard and cylinder or less dogging available. If the specification calls for a crossbar, the Corbin Russwin ED7800 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device for 1-3/4 inch doors that accepts operator trim, and the Von Duprin 5547 is a Grade 1 narrow stile crossbar concealed vertical rod device in 36 inch. Both are narrow stile, so confirm the stile width before switching from the wide stile 2808.
18) What finish should I pick to match the rest of my openings?
Ten finishes are offered on the 2808: 605 bright brass, 606 satin brass, 612 satin bronze, 613 oil-rubbed satin bronze, 622 matte black, 625 bright chrome, 626W weatherized satin chrome, 628 satin aluminum, 630 satin stainless, and 690 statuary dark bronze. For a building already standardized on 630 or 628, those are the two common commercial matches. Use 626W on exterior openings taking weather, and pair it with the weatherized WTS or WTDS switch option if you're monitoring the touchbar.
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